How to travel from London to Winchester

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Compare bus and train for London to Winchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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€25

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€13

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1h 33m

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1h 3m

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30m

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2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Winchester

How to get from London to Winchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Winchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX032
    10:30 PM2h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:35 AMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX032
    10:30 PM2h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:35 AMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL80148
    3:35 PM0h57
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    4:32 PMWinchester station (WIN)
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL80282
    3:05 PM0h59
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    4:04 PMWinchester station (WIN)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79956
    3:09 PM1h12
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    4:21 PMWinchester station (WIN)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80294
    4:05 PM0h58
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    5:03 PMWinchester station (WIN)
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032
    6:30 AM2h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:50 AMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032
    12:30 AM1h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:25 AMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032
    7:30 PM2h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:50 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride
    191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Winchester

Travel to Winchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Winchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Winchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Winchester is a bus with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Winchester:

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Winchester costing on average €25.

The fastest way to travel from London to Winchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Winchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from London to Winchester is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Winchester is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Winchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Winchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Winchester station (WIN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Winchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Winchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Winchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Winchester with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
  • 7 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Winchester often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), Southampton, Bournemouth, Manchester, Basingstoke. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Winchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Winchester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A two-day visit to Winchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including Winchester Cathedral, the Great Hall, and local museums, while allowing time for leisurely walks and dining.

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